Transactions Officer

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Salary range 27161- 31812per annum

Grade SH04

Contract Permanent

Hours 37per week

Location Surrey Heath House Knoll Road Camberley& remote

Join Surrey Heath Borough Council and be part of an organisation whois committed to delivery through meaningful community engagement and excellent customer have a friendly and supportive staff culturewith people who want to help make a real difference in our communityfor everyone that lives and works welcome a culture of innovation and creativity by welcomingnew ideasfrom everyone.

About the Role

We areseekinganenthusiastic committed and well organised team player to join our Finance Transactions& Systemsteam in delivering a professional and exceptional service to our supplierscustomersand the public.

Yourmain rolewill be to provide fast andaccurateprocessingrecordingand posting of the Councilstransactions and ensuring that debts and invoices are paid promptly. You will also be involved in proper accounting for Vat administering credit card and procurement card programmesand ensuring that reconciliations are completed.

About You

Ideally you will hold an AAT or equivalent accountancy qualification andhave an understanding ofLocal Government Services and Regulations. Although not essential experience oftheCivicafinancialsystem would be an advantage. Howevertraining and support will be provided for the successful candidate.

You must be reliable confident andhave the ability toprioritise and work under pressure. You will haveexperience of dealing with customers and have excellent customer care skills.

Additional Information

Benefits

We are committed to providing a healthy work life balance for our employeeswithhybrid workingand otherflexibleworking arrangements on offer. A laptop will beprovidedfor your role. We offer agenerous benefits packageincludinga minimum of 23 days annual leaverising to 28daysafter 5 years service plus Bank Holidaysa generous localgovernmentpensionscheme free parkingfor all employees and payment of a professional membership fee. As well as subsidised gym membership at our local PlacesLeisureCentre and great savingsfrom supermarkets shopping cycle to work schemes and holidays via the My Staff Shop scheme.

Closing date: 10thMay2026

Interview date: 13th&14thMay 2026

Contact details

For an informal discussion please contactMichelle SmithSenior Accountanton

Our Commitment

Surrey Heath Borough Council is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

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